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Cinnamon Rolls

Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Time for Dough to Rise45 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked goods, breakfast, dessert recipes, homemade
Servings: 12
Calories: 354kcal
Author: Alison N

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Pan 9 by 13 or 9 by 15

Ingredients

DOUGH

  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 3 Tablespoons sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

FILLING

  • 3 Tablespoons Butter melted
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons butter

Frosting

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 4 Tablespoons Butter melted

Instructions

  • Combine yeast, warm water, and sugar. Let stand five minutes.
  • Combine yeast mixture, butter, egg, salt, and half the flour: beat with mixer or food processor just until mixed and smooth. Gradually add in flour to make a soft dough. I use a food processor and mix for 45 seconds until soft ball is formed.
  • Place dough in a well-oiled bowl, turn to grease the top of the dough. Cover in a warm area for about an hour until dough rises and almost doubles in size. You can also at this point put the dough in an oiled zip-loc bag and keep it in the refrigerator for up to four days. I put the dough in the refrigerator because I like to roll the dough out while it is cold.
  • If not refrigerating, punch dough down, turn it out onto the floured surface, and kneed a couple of times.
  • Roll dough out to a large rectangle about 14″ X 18 ”
  • Melt 3 Tablespoon butter and spread over top of the dough.
  • Mix together granulated sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over dough.
  • Starting with long side roll-up dough.
  • With sharp serrated knife slice dough about every 1 ½ inches.
  • Spray pan.
  • Place cut rolls in about 9 x 13 inch ( 9 X 15 is slightly better) pan (rolls should not quite be touching so when they rise they are touching)
  • Allow rising about 45 minutes.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes.
  • Removed from oven and allow to cool about 5-10 minutes and then frost.
  • Mix together frosting. If needed add hot water 1 tablespoon at a time until the glaze reaches desired consistency. Spread over slightly cooled rolls.

Nutrition

Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 284IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 2mg